EQT AB Reports Strong First Half 2026 Performance

Investment and private equity firm EQT AB (publ) reported robust progress and performance in the first half of 2026. The company highlighted successful primary deal origination and advancements in its value creation agenda, while also managing realizations and returning capital to investors.

Per Franzén, CEO and Managing Partner, stated that despite a volatile environment, EQT unlocked attractive primary deals and achieved strong progress on its value creation initiatives. The firm returned close to €17 billion to its fund and co-investors. Notably, its recently launched AI Infrastructure fund reached over $9 billion in net asset value (NAV) in less than three months. Additionally, EQT's evergreen platform surpassed €10 billion in NAV.

Strategic developments included the January agreement to acquire Coller Capital, a significant player in the secondaries market, which is expected to close in the third quarter. EQT also saw its BPEA IX fund close at $15.6 billion and launched EQT Infrastructure VII with a target size of €21 billion. The firm was also selected by the European Commission for the Scaleup Europe Fund mandate.

Financially, EQT reported total revenues of €1.61 billion, a 26% increase year-over-year. EBITDA rose to €962 million, achieving a 60% margin. Net income for the period was €663 million, a substantial increase from €346 million in the first half of 2025.

Looking ahead, EQT anticipates a challenging market environment but believes it is exceptionally well-positioned to serve clients and gain market share through its expanded offering and ongoing fundraising efforts.